The Story of My Boyhood and Youth

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth is an autobiographical book written by John Muir, a renowned naturalist, and conservationist. The book provides a detailed account of Muir's early life, growing up in Scotland and then moving to the United States with his family when he was a young boy.Muir's love for nature and his passion for exploring the wilderness are evident throughout the book. He describes his childhood experiences of wandering through the rugged landscapes of Scotland and later, the vast wilderness of America's Midwest. Muir's vivid descriptions of the natural world, from the rugged Scottish coastline to the towering sequoias of California, make the book a must-read for nature lovers.The book also delves into Muir's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles to reconcile his love for nature with his faith. Muir's writing is both poetic and introspective, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential environmentalists.Overall, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth is a captivating memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of one of America's most celebrated naturalists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world or the history of environmentalism in America.1912. With illustrations from sketches by the author. Scottish-born American naturalist, traveler and writer who devoted much of his life to saving the natural beauties of the West from destruction by commercial exploitation. Muir uses his diverse skills to vividly portray nature's life and death struggles on his family's Wisconsin farm in The Story of My Boyhood and Youth and how his childhood observations foreshadow the conservationist he would become. Contents: A Boyhood in Scotland; A New World; Life on a Wisconsin Farm; A Paradise of Birds; Young Hunters; The Ploughboy; Knowledge and Inventions; and The World and the University. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.